A perfect system to monitor current

05Jan

Mico Pro is Murrelektronik's innovative 24 VDC current monitoring system. The modular design makes it possible to create systems that fit any 12/24V application perfectly – which adds value by creating a cost-benefit ratio that saves space in the control cabinet. Murrelektronik's patented tripping behaviour ensures maximum machine availability.

An additional advantage is the integrated potential distribution concept. It significantly reduces the control cabinet wiring.

Power supply systems are the heart of machines and systems because they provide the energy required for operation. Overcurrent or short circuits can impact the power supply and cause machine downtime, production downtime and high costs. In order to maximise the reliability of the power supply systems, these problems have to be avoided. The Murrelektronik system, consisting of high-quality power supplies and the Mico Pro power monitoring system, creates an optimum system with high machine availability.

Since its market launch in 2006, the innovative Mico current monitoring system has been used millions of times in machines and systems. In contrast to the miniature circuit breakers previously used, Mico triggers reliably even combined with long cables and the small cable cross-sections common in the 24 VDC range. This ensures long-term stable and error-free protection of load circuits in the 24 VDC range.

All channels in an installation are individually monitored for their current load with Murrelektronik's patented tripping behaviour. According to the early error detection principle, faulty channels are individually switched off. The source of the fault, such as overloads caused by worn loads or even short circuits, can be quickly and precisely localised using diagnostic functions. Once the error has been rectified, the affected channel is available again. Of course, channels are not switched off during intentional and short-term overloads, for example when starting capacitive loads. With the intelligent Mico control cabinet component, Murrelektronik can quickly and efficiently design troubleshooting solutions – the end of long downtimes and a factor for reliable production processes

Read the full article in the January issue of PBSI